Chicago, Illinois vs. Las Vegas, Nevada

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Vegas, Nevada is 3.4% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $142,626 in Las Vegas, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Vegas, Nevada is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Las Vegas
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Las Vegas, NV
Compared to Chicago, Las Vegas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% higher
  Commute
  7.2% lower
  Health
  5.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower